Pics of your Fast Estate...
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Not exactly fast, but it is 8.2L of Cadillac estate/wagon
https://www.ddclassics.com/used/cars/cadillac/cast...
https://www.ddclassics.com/used/cars/cadillac/cast...
Kart16 said:
What do you guys think about the Mondeo 2.5T? The seats are clearly much inferior to those in the ST220, and the exterior design is just "meh". Which one do you believe is the better car, a 2.5T or ST220?
I had that shape of normal Mondeo years back and it was a great car for what I needed at the time. I do like the ST220.SturdyHSV said:
Was filming the rather excellent cold idle chop from the Monaro and ended up with a slightly different angle of the wagon.
As you were
Here’s one at a slightly more big-arse angle of view, avec velos cos family roadtrip…
There are two more bikes amongst that lot, as well as all the clothing and general paraphernalia required for a family of five - food, football goals, cricket set, scooters - just stuff from the back of the front seats all the way through.
MrsPB and PBJnrs 1&2 went in the i30 cos even a big wagon only has so much space
PomBstard said:
Having watched said vid of cold idle chop, I can confirm (a) tis rather excellent, and (b) I also noticed the jauntily angled wagon
Here’s one at a slightly more big-arse angle of view, avec velos cos family roadtrip…
There are two more bikes amongst that lot, as well as all the clothing and general paraphernalia required for a family of five - food, football goals, cricket set, scooters - just stuff from the back of the front seats all the way through.
MrsPB and PBJnrs 1&2 went in the i30 cos even a big wagon only has so much space
I’m thinking a 4 bike carrier and a roof box might free up some interior space Here’s one at a slightly more big-arse angle of view, avec velos cos family roadtrip…
There are two more bikes amongst that lot, as well as all the clothing and general paraphernalia required for a family of five - food, football goals, cricket set, scooters - just stuff from the back of the front seats all the way through.
MrsPB and PBJnrs 1&2 went in the i30 cos even a big wagon only has so much space
Kart16 said:
What do you guys think about the Mondeo 2.5T? The seats are clearly much inferior to those in the ST220, and the exterior design is just "meh". Which one do you believe is the better car, a 2.5T or ST220?
I have a 2.5T estate. It’s bloody lovely. Such a great long distance cruiser and supremely comfortable. Mine is not a sport model so on 17’s with big sidewalls.
Prefer the looks to be honest, no visible exhausts so it’s properly inconspicuous.
Got it from a PH member I think in 2019. Longest I’ve owned a car. Can’t think of anything to replace it with. Just hit 100k miles and nothing ever really goes wrong with it.
It’s enormous inside. Actually 5m long so the same as my old L322 Range Rover, but much more of the size is in the cabin than the Range which had so much in front of the windscreen due to the huge engine bay.
Edited by p1stonhead on Sunday 17th December 20:51
MDMA . said:
PomBstard said:
Having watched said vid of cold idle chop, I can confirm (a) tis rather excellent, and (b) I also noticed the jauntily angled wagon
Here’s one at a slightly more big-arse angle of view, avec velos cos family roadtrip…
There are two more bikes amongst that lot, as well as all the clothing and general paraphernalia required for a family of five - food, football goals, cricket set, scooters - just stuff from the back of the front seats all the way through.
MrsPB and PBJnrs 1&2 went in the i30 cos even a big wagon only has so much space
I’m thinking a 4 bike carrier and a roof box might free up some interior space Here’s one at a slightly more big-arse angle of view, avec velos cos family roadtrip…
There are two more bikes amongst that lot, as well as all the clothing and general paraphernalia required for a family of five - food, football goals, cricket set, scooters - just stuff from the back of the front seats all the way through.
MrsPB and PBJnrs 1&2 went in the i30 cos even a big wagon only has so much space
What was noticeable was the increased fuel consumption of having an extra bike on the roof - reckon it knocked about 5mpg off at motorway speeds.
Still more fun than an eco-barge though
MDMA . said:
Except it is illegal (in NSW) for a couple of reasons:- Max protrusion from rear of vehicle = 1.2m, 3 bike carrier is 1.23m.
- Max rear overhang (centre of rear axle to rear of vehicle) is 60% of the wheelbase = 1749mm for a Calais wagon. The car’s overhang is 1134mm to the rear bumper, leaving only 615mm to play with.
Couple of things for the cops to take an interest in if they decide to, or for the insurance company to pick on.
So better to get a trailer or take 2 cars.
p1stonhead said:
I have a 2.5T estate. It’s bloody lovely.
Such a great long distance cruiser and supremely comfortable. Mine is not a sport model so on 17’s with big sidewalls.
Prefer the looks to be honest, no visible exhausts so it’s properly inconspicuous.
Got it from a PH member I think in 2019. Longest I’ve owned a car. Can’t think of anything to replace it with. Just hit 100k miles and nothing ever really goes wrong with it.
It’s enormous inside. Actually 5m long so the same as my old L322 Range Rover, but much more of the size is in the cabin than the Range which had so much in front of the windscreen due to the huge engine bay.
Thank you very much for the feedback. Will keep an eye on these. Such a great long distance cruiser and supremely comfortable. Mine is not a sport model so on 17’s with big sidewalls.
Prefer the looks to be honest, no visible exhausts so it’s properly inconspicuous.
Got it from a PH member I think in 2019. Longest I’ve owned a car. Can’t think of anything to replace it with. Just hit 100k miles and nothing ever really goes wrong with it.
It’s enormous inside. Actually 5m long so the same as my old L322 Range Rover, but much more of the size is in the cabin than the Range which had so much in front of the windscreen due to the huge engine bay.
Edited by p1stonhead on Sunday 17th December 20:51
2.4 Type S - Not this thread fast...but soon to be faster with a 4-2-1 Manifold, sports cat, intake, inlet manifold and a remap.
Just fitted all new brakes, bilstein b4 dampers and h&r 30mm springs and uprated hardrace droplinks. Plan to keep it as OEM as possible as it's a 1 owner 72k car.
EVOTECH3BELL said:
2.4 Type S - Not this thread fast...but soon to be faster with a 4-2-1 Manifold, sports cat, intake, inlet manifold and a remap.
Just fitted all new brakes, bilstein b4 dampers and h&r 30mm springs and uprated hardrace droplinks. Plan to keep it as OEM as possible as it's a 1 owner 72k car.
nobrakes said:
Not exactly fast, but it is 8.2L of Cadillac estate/wagon
https://www.ddclassics.com/used/cars/cadillac/cast...
"your fast estate..." not some random pictures from the internet.https://www.ddclassics.com/used/cars/cadillac/cast...
My old Mercedes 190D would be quicker than that.
PomBstard said:
SturdyHSV said:
Was filming the rather excellent cold idle chop from the Monaro and ended up with a slightly different angle of the wagon.
As you were
Here’s one at a slightly more big-arse angle of view, avec velos cos family roadtrip…
There are two more bikes amongst that lot, as well as all the clothing and general paraphernalia required for a family of five - food, football goals, cricket set, scooters - just stuff from the back of the front seats all the way through.
MrsPB and PBJnrs 1&2 went in the i30 cos even a big wagon only has so much space
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